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We are the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Hardin County, Ohio, Chapter #32.
We are a National organization of mothers, grandmothers, family and friends of loved ones that are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

On the ballot at the November 3rd election will be an issue to consider a .75 mill tax levy for the general operating fund of Buck Township. While most of us cringe at the thought of another tax, l hope you will take a few moments to consider the reasons why the Trustees of Buck Township have decided to place this issue before the voters.

During the November 3, 2015 election, Hardin County voters are being asked to consider the legalization of Marijuana (as defined in O.R.C. 2925.01(A)(A)). It is known as Issue 3. The procedure called for by Issue 3, is to amend our State Constitution to grant a monopoly to a private business enterprise, bypassing the State Legislature where most laws are passed. Myself and each of the undersigned individuals are united against Issue 3.

To the editor: I think Mr. Cahill had an excellent idea on the proposed truck route. Some years ago, I suggested the same route for a crossover both ways from Ohio 31 and U.S. 68. At that time, Mayor Ritzler informed me that the state considered the street too short for that purpose.

Every day on TV or in the mail, we get ads asking us “to support marijuana reform” by passing Issue 3. Lately, most of the ads have been emphasizing the need for the legal medical use of marijuana “to stop needless suffering.”

In response to the Kenton Mayor’s plans to re-route traffic on Main and Detroit St., was any consideration given to the businesses on Carrol and Espy Street?
If Carrol Street is made one-way west bound, this will force Huntington Bank customers to exit west only causing more congestion at the intersection.

With the recent anniversary of 9/11, I was transported back to the day when the twin towers were attacked and I can remember precisely where I was and what I was doing as I watched the second plane hit.
As I watched the news footage of the attacks replayed last week, I was reminded of the bravery of the first responders as they ran towards danger with no regard to their own safety.

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McGUFFEY — The Upper Scioto Valley School District will have a new leader when school starts next August.
The board of education took steps Monday to discontinue its contract with Super-intendent Mike Kis, who was selected for the job after the resignation of Dennis Recker on Feb. 1, 2017.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale School District’s Falcon Weekend Pack Program is seeking ways to become a food pantry through the West Ohio Food Bank.
The Falcon Weekend Pack Program’s mission is to provide two breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner and two snacks to each Riverdale family in need on a bi-monthly basis.

Kenton City Council’s Finance Committee made no changes to the proposed $10.5 million city spending plan for 2019 during its monthly meeting Monday night.
The budget will be up for its third and final reading at council’s next meeting on Thursday, Dec. 27.